HomeMy Public PortalAbout2006-091 Resolution Receiving Citizen Petition for Envr. Review of Rising Sun Memorial Park ProjectMember Weir introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2006-91
RESOLUTION RECEIVING CITIZEN PETITION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
REGARDING RISING SUN MEMORIAL PARK PROJECT
WHEREAS, on December 12, 2006, the city of Medina received a citizen petition for
environmental review of the Rising Sun Memorial Park project, which petition requested that the
City complete an Environmental Assessment Worksheet ("EAW") on the project; and
WHEREAS, City staff have reviewed the petition's contents and are of the opinion that the
City is the appropriate Responsible Governmental Unit ("RGU") to determine whether an EAW
should be completed on the project because the City has the most authority to approve or deny the
Rising Sun Memorial Park project; and
WHEREAS, that pursuant to Minnesota Rules, RGUs must make a decision on whether an
EAW is needed within 15 business days from the date of receipt of the citizen petition for
environmental review but the Minnesota Rules also allow an RGU to grant itself an additional 15
business days to make this decision.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the city council of the city of Medina,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. The city of Medina is the appropriate RGU to determine whether an EAW should be
completed on the project.
2. Pursuant to Minnesota Rules, the City shall have an additional 15 business days in
which to make the decision regarding whether an EAW is needed for this project.
3. City staff shall evaluate the citizen petition and provide a recommendation to the city
council on whether an EAW is needed for this project within the appropriate period
of time.
4. In the event that City staff do not have the resources needed to evaluate the petition,
the city administrator is authorized to seek additional professional support to
complete the review and provide a recommendation to the city council.
Dated: December 19, 2006.
Carolyn A. ith, Acting -Mayor
Attest:
Chad M. Adams, City Administrator - Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Cavanaugh upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Weir, Smith, Cavanaugh
And the following voted against same: (Absent: Brinkman, Workman)
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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December 19, 2006